California Speedway FONTANA August 20th 2005

[hypersport]

For those of us who lost our chance for August 13th cancelled track day for BIG TRACK. Cali Speedway is another opportunity for us to enjoy a SATURDAY trackday. Yes, it's a little more pricey than Willow but it's much closer to San Diego (those who make the trek to Willow know what i mean on how far it is) You will get a chance to get a Indoor Garage complete with Electricity ~4 riders per garage. The track is well prepped and easy on tires. I am signed up for Level 2 and already have about 6 or more riders confirmed for this event. Just like how we the HC members prepared for Willow August 13th it would be nice to ride with people we know. Everyone i talked to who went to this track absolutely loves it, this will be my first time here. I'm sure you can get your refund back from Dustin and apply it to this event. Remember this is only 2 weeks away so register as fast as you can othewise you'll have to wait for Sept 2nd. Oh wait... That track day is SOLD OUT. Don't let this track day slip by. Hope you all can make it. ~Mike

This Motorcycle course is a 2.3 mile, 21-turn layout that utilizes part of the speedway's 2-mile oval from turn 4 to midway between turns 1 and 2.

There are 3 different Levels for this track:

Level 1 - Passing is Limited, Pace is Moderate, Flags & Lines
Fontana Track Times: 2:00+, Equiv. Big Track Willow 2:00+

Level 2 - Passing is Available in ALL TURNS (outside only), Pace is FAST, Perfect for Honin' your skills
Fontana Track Time: 1:50-2:00+, Equiv. Big Track Willow 1:41 - 1:59

Level 3 - Passing is UNLIMITED in ALL TURNS, Pace is Very FAST, Hot Laps, Set Ups
Fonta Track Time: 1:48 and below, Equiv. Big Track Willow 1:40 and below

New Rider's Note: For everyone's safety, anyone without track experience must take our Novice Riders School, and may advance to Level I upon approval. We may, at our discretion, waive this requirement if the rider can prove sufficient track experience. Novice Riders School will ride with level 1 at your own pace starting with follow the leader orientation laps with just you and the instructors before anyone else rides!

California Speedway Track Map (http://www.californiaspeedway.com/uploads/assets/seating/cal_coursemaps.pdf)

California Speedway Register Here!!! (http://www.fastrackriders.com/registration1.asp?event_id=121)

[03 Double R]

Marvin, Randy, Jon, Monks, Oscar where you guys at??

[MrCrashRR]

hmm,...if anyone with a truck wants someone to go with, im down to go, but i need transportation

[kawboy]

I'm booked for level 2 on Saturday. Fontucky kiss arse!!!

[hypersport]

I'm booked for level 2 on Saturday. Fontucky kiss arse!!!

Hell yea!!! Any more takers??

[afrothunder]

damn.

should i or shouldn't i?

[daMartian]

saturday huh? hmmm.... tempting.... let me check my schedule

[kawboy]

damn.

should i or shouldn't i?

You should!!!!! Coming off the back straight (Nascar banking) into T1 is a flipping rush. It took me the better half of my first day there to get T1 down, but once I did I was flying through that section, not to mention the straight is long enough to pin your speedo and see what that 6RR has. I'm almost drooling just thinking about it.


:thumbsup:

[afrothunder]

yeah i've been there before!
one of my favorite tracks!
the pavement is GLASS... GLASSSSSSS! :thumbsup:

[GixxerDemon55]

Going to sign up for Level 2 (Aug 20th), but gots to wait till payday

[ramzx6r]

I'll be there on sat

[RRandawg]

Marvin, Randy, Jon, Monks, Oscar where you guys at??


Hmmmm...(thinking).... :rolleyes:

[hypersport]

A quick teaser for ya:
http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/images/threads/000/014/476/642261-calspdwyamacoursenew.gif

[deathblow]

If there are spots still open next week, I will do this for sure.

[daMartian]

If there are spots still open next week, I will do this for sure.

me too... still trying to check my other options/schedule...

hey allan - what level will you be signing up for if u do go?

[hypersport]

FYI, Just called Dana @ Fasttrackriders. They have plenty of track spots available and will be there the whole weekend. They are only accepting ONLINE reservations.

[deathblow]

me too... still trying to check my other options/schedule...

hey allan - what level will you be signing up for if u do go?

I am not sure which I should, but I am thinking maybe Level II.

[daMartian]

so did anyone else sign up for this yet?

[hypersport]

:guitar: <---- Me!, Ready to Rock out, With my *ock out! :thumbsup: Signed up for Level 2.

[deathblow]

:guitar: <---- Me!, Ready to Rock out, With my *ock out! :thumbsup: Signed up for Level 2.

That could be dangerous, you know.

[GixxerDemon55]

Still waiting for Pay Day!!!!

[RRandawg]

:guitar: <---- Me!, Ready to Rock out, With my *ock out! :thumbsup: Signed up for Level 2.

Ha...Mike's trying to drag *ock! Level 2 guys beware! :guitar:

[hypersport]

Ha...Mike's trying to drag *ock! Level 2 guys beware! :guitar:


Ok, Ok.... Just a figure of speech. Man!!! Any takers for BIG TRACK August 19th also??? What's up???

[Edman]

I'm there Ogg-ster. This will be my first Track Day other than CSS I/II and I'm signed up for Level 1. I've never been to California Speedway, but I hear when you come out of the tunnel and see the huge grandstands you think to yourself - yeah baby!

[hypersport]

Anyone still going??

[daMartian]

i might still go... im trying to find out my schedule and trying to see who else is going...
thanks for the bump

[hypersport]

i might still go... im trying to find out my schedule and trying to see who else is going...
thanks for the bump

We'll be up there already.. If you decide to go, you can pit with us.

[hypersport]

Word from Dana @ Fasttrackriders.com as of 8/11/05 1:52pm

For Saturday the 20th I'm sold out in level 2 and have space in 1 & 3.

FYI.

[cbrsmurf]

mmm, sounds so good, maybe if i dont sell the rc by then??

[kawboy]

mmm, sounds so good, maybe if i dont sell the rc by then??

Maybe you don't sell the RC at all

[hypersport]

mmm, sounds so good, maybe if i dont sell the rc by then??


Isnt the RC a Track bike? Maybe you should........ "JRTFT!" just kidding :ha: Either way, Hope you can make it

[GixxerDemon55]

DOH! Level 2 is already full.....Going to have to go with Level 1 just to get out on the track then move up.

[cbrsmurf]

are the schools that they have with fasttrack worth it? i hear you get one on one, or one on two coaching for the whole day?

[GixxerDemon55]

Yes it is worth it...but it is kind of expensive. You normally get assigned 3 riders per instructor and they're first show you how to attack the corners and then they'll follow you.

[cbrsmurf]

It's around $300-350 total right? For how much it costs, would you do that or a more expensive school like keith code or something?

[hypersport]

Any type of advice from a coach/proffessional is totally worth it. They will teach you the basics and correct your bad habits, if any.. If this your first time on the track and you have the funds then i would recommend it. I've taken Keith Code Levels 1 & 2 money well spent!!! Either way, you'll have a good time.

[kawboy]

are the schools that they have with fasttrack worth it? i hear you get one on one, or one on two coaching for the whole day?

They are beginning rider schools and so wouldn't do you a whole lot of good.

[hypersport]

Just a friendly BUMP reminder that FONTANA is this Saturday. If you plan to go let me know up so we can meet up. PM me and ill send you my number cause i won't be near a computer on Friday.

[Termin8r]

Just a friendly BUMP reminder that FONTANA is this Saturday. If you plan to go let me know up so we can meet up. PM me and ill send you my number cause i won't be near a computer on Friday.

What time are you guys going, Mikey? Maybe I can meetup with you guys on the 215 somewhere, as I plan on going to watch. I'll probably bring my son or sons with me as well, so let me know.

[hypersport]

What time are you guys going, Mikey? Maybe I can meetup with you guys on the 215 somewhere, as I plan on going to watch. I'll probably bring my son or sons with me as well, so let me know.

We are riding Big Track Willow on Friday and then heading towards California Speedway right after that. So we'll be there Friday night camping out hopefully inside of the track area. Just call me and we'll let you know where we'll be. If you are bringing your boys don't forget to bring Desi with you as well. We'll need umbrella girls unless you wanna wear your thong like last time. .... :thumbsup:

[kawboy]

We are riding Big Track Willow on Friday and then heading towards California Speedway right after that. So we'll be there Friday night camping out hopefully inside of the track area. Just call me and we'll let you know where we'll be. If you are bringing your boys don't forget to bring Desi with you as well. We'll need umbrella girls unless you wanna wear your thong like last time. .... :thumbsup:

That sounds like one killer weekend!

:thumbsup:

[Termin8r]

That sounds like one killer weekend!

:thumbsup:

You obviously haven't seen me in a thong. Just say I'm Mike's personal dental floss provider.

[kawboy]

You obviously haven't seen me in a thong. Just say I'm Mike's personal dental floss provider.


I was talking about the two trackdays in a row. A man in a thong isn't what I was talking about, and no, I haven't seen you in a thong.

:guitar:

[hypersport]

Originally was supposed to be Aug 13th @ Big Track but that was cancelled. Already had this track day scheduled and Hope to see everyone out there Sept. 2nd @ SOW. And YES, I will be super tired on sunday but well worth it. It cures my itch since i don't ride the mean streets as i used to. Don't know who you are so try and look for the HyperSport stickers. Never been on Fontana before so you gotta show me the ropes... See you out there Kawboy!!!

I was talking about the two trackdays in a row. A man in a thong isn't what I was talking about, and no, I haven't seen you in a thong.

:guitar:

[Edman]

What up! Saturday was fun and you HC guys are friggin fast! :bowdown: Kawboy, GixxerDemon - it was nice meeting you. I might have some good ridebehind video of you guys, though my camera was acting up. I'll offload and let you know.

Here are some pics: Most of mine are in the pit only though.

My pics (http://edman.janolo.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=CalSpeedway)

More pics from our homey Steve - Thanks Steve! :thumbsup:

Pics from Steve (http://sccworks.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=album02)

Peace from the some of the homeboys from the OC. :cheers:

[thecraw-r1]

Same here I had a blast, and had a great time meeting ya guys and riding Cal speedway with all of you! I really like that track so let me know next time any of you go back out to Fontucky speeday :lol: I'am up for it!

I'll be at the SOW sept 2nd track day as well.. so hope to see you guys there too. :thumbsup: and Um please save me room in your kick ass trailer oggie :pray:

SOW is gonna be fooking HOT!!!

see you guys there!!!

[Termin8r]

Glad you guys all had a good time and everyone came back safely. I wanted to go, but family came over yesterday so I chilled. Cool pics.

[Arnold_R1]

Glad you guys had a blast! Looks like things were little on the rough side. :holymoly:

http://sccworks.com/gallery/albums/album02/IMG_6540.sized.jpg

http://sccworks.com/gallery/albums/album02/IMG_6544.sized.jpg

WHOA! I thought this was NOT ALLOWED? Can someone tell me why there are 2 people on the track?!? I thought Randy Mamola only rode 2 up at the track :eek:

http://sccworks.com/gallery/albums/album02/IMG_6449.sized.jpg

http://sccworks.com/gallery/albums/album02/IMG_6450.sized.jpg

http://sccworks.com/gallery/albums/album02/IMG_6453.sized.jpg

[Jackofalltrades]

Hey Guys,

Great seeing you and meeting you. I had a blast out there taking the pics and video. Hopefully I should have something compiled by the end of this week. Hee Hee I've put this in the front of my queue for video editing projects just because it's fun! Anyway, great seeing the experienced riders and the new riders have a good time out there. Makes me wanna get back out there and ride!

Hopefully I can join you guys the next time around! :thumbsup:

WHOA! I thought this was NOT ALLOWED? Can someone tell me why there are 2 people on the track?!? I thought Randy Mamola only rode 2 up at the track :eek:

The only reason why two people are on the track at that time was because our friend was right behind him as seen in the first pic of him sliding and was able to stop and help him with the bike, no matter how dangerous it was because it was in an impact zone, it was a great friendly gesture. :thumbsup:

[cbrsmurf]

hope those guys r ok.... poor stock bodywork :(

on the other hand, i did a couple sessions today, wow that's a fun track and it's so close to me! pahrump is still my fave though :)

[hypersport]

What up guys!! Had fun ridin' or just trying to hang behind ya' . California Speedway is DOPE!!! Great facilities and close to home. Props to FasttrackRiders for their great organization and plenty of track time!! Will have to register again for Sept 24th. Our friend Brian on the RED GSXR went down turn 13 but he's okay. Bike needs to be put back together in time for SOW. Great meeting everyone there!! Can't wait til SOW!!! Wait a minute thats in 2 weeks?? damn!!

[hypersport]

Guy on the RC51 wasn't part of us.. But it's an interesting pic. Guy slammed into the hay bails.

[Arnold_R1]

The only reason why two people are on the track at that time was because our friend was right behind him as seen in the first pic of him sliding and was able to stop and help him with the bike, no matter how dangerous it was because it was in an impact zone, it was a great friendly gesture. :thumbsup:

Good for your friend to stop and help but a total rookie move on his behalf. I dunno how many times track instructors emphasize, "IF YOUR BUDDY GOES DOWN. . . DO NOT STOP OR HELP HIM". If the bike goes down, don't try to pick it up, the damage is already done. Get out of the impact zone and wait for the truck to pick it up.

[Jackofalltrades]

Good for your friend to stop and help but a total rookie move on his behalf. I dunno how many times track instructors emphasize, "IF YOUR BUDDY GOES DOWN. . . DO NOT STOP OR HELP HIM". If the bike goes down, don't try to pick it up, the damage is already done. Get out of the impact zone and wait for the truck to pick it up.

I agree, but in their defense, this was BOTH of their first time out there on that track and first instinct for him was to stop and help a fallen friend out. Unfortunately it does no good to flame anyone about it since it's over and done with and all that really matters is that neither one of the two got seriously injured as a result of his actions. Actually the bike recovery truck and safety truck did thank him for helping him get out of the impact zone.

I totally agree that it wasn't safe, but all in all the outcome was ok :thumbsup:

[Arnold_R1]

I agree, but in their defense, this was BOTH of their first time out there on that track and first instinct for him was to stop and help a fallen friend out. Unfortunately it does no good to flame anyone about it since it's over and done with and all that really matters is that neither one of the two got seriously injured as a result of his actions. Actually the bike recovery truck and safety truck did thank him for helping him get out of the impact zone.

I totally agree that it wasn't safe, but all in all the outcome was ok :thumbsup:


I wasn't flaming either one of them? I was just going off what I saw in the pictures. Yes, they are ok and nothing happened, which is always a good thing but following track rules and etiquette is always key.

[hypersport]

I wasn't flaming either one of them?

Suuuure you weren't... Just because you are a PRO rider don't knock us amateur people. :thumbsup: Just admit it you're calling them squids. Thats messed up... JK.

[Arnold_R1]

Suuuure you weren't... Just because you are a PRO rider don't knock us amateur people. :thumbsup: Just admit it you're calling them squids. Thats messed up... JK.

I'm not knocking anyone Mike, you're the Pro Racer with all the toys! :ha: I'm just a slow :squid: that goes fast on the straights and grabs a fist full of brake for the turns! :D

Hey you said it, not me! :squid: :squid: I just remember when we were at Willow back in May/05 Dustin and crew had to red flag a couple sessions just b/c someone tried to pick up his bike which wasn't near the race line but somewhat still on the pavement. It could of been yellow flagged but since the dude was on the track it was a risk.

[Jackofalltrades]

Ok guys,

Mike, Gerald, Brian, and also the guys from the R1 Forum I put this post here so that you guys on this forum will be able to see it. I put together an 8minute video/slideshow of you guys and the R1 forum guys on track day. I did it in 4 nights so don't flame me too much for the quality. I do have a high quality 350MB version, so pm me and I'll send you the link so you can download it. Do me favor and download this file and save as instead of trying to stream it. Because it's an mpg file and not wmv it will not buffer and also to save bandwidth.

Track day video (http://www.sccworks.com/trackday82005.mpg)

Enjoy guys! :cheers:

[Edman]

Nice video Steve! :thumbsup:

Commentary at the end :nerd:

[Jackofalltrades]

Commentary on the end:

Brian (the Red Gixxer) and Shawn (a guy from the R1 forum on the Raven R1) both had spills as seen in the video and pics from the prior posts. Fortunately Brian and Shawn did not end up like the guy on the RC51 which I have no idea who that was, but it took about 20minutes for them to clean up that mess.

Back to the point, from what I was told, Bryan fell so hard (from a highside) that the contact with the pavement and speed at which he carried caused the leather to rub through his underwear and give him a light rash on his butt cheek. Thankfully his leathers held up and didn't actually burn through. I wouldn't even want to imagine what that would've looked like had it done so.

Anyhow everyone was safe and I thought for some fun that would be the ending shot....ha ha get it? Ending????

:ha:

[Lost]

FasttrackRiders scares me. Most of you probablly know why i feel this way but there are waaay to many bad wrecks with these guys..

[hypersport]

FasttrackRiders scares me. Most of you probablly know why i feel this way but there are waaay to many bad wrecks with these guys..

I agree, too many knuckle heads out there. Got ran off of turn 1 twice and they don't obey the 6 foot passing rule. Just watch your own line and you should be okay.

[afrothunder]

uh... i was watching the video.
there were so many crashed bikes mang. :silenced:

iono if i still wanna go on the 24th...
unless we get a whole bunch of hypercyclers to take up spots... i dunno...

[thecraw-r1]

IMHO fastrackriders is one of the most well organized track events around. Ive been riding with them for 5+ years, But its up to you guys if you dont feel comfortable to go with them. I for one will be there on the 24th hope HC peeps can make it as well..